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Jeriava How do I talk to my doctor?
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I’ve been struggling with my life for the past 7-8 years but I finally made an appointment with a doctor. I feel really scared though because I don’t ever go to the doctor for anything, and I havent seen this doctor for so many years that I’m really ... View more

I’ve been struggling with my life for the past 7-8 years but I finally made an appointment with a doctor. I feel really scared though because I don’t ever go to the doctor for anything, and I havent seen this doctor for so many years that I’m really scared that they’ll judge me or won’t believe anything I say. I’m really anti social so I feel like I won’t be able to say what I wanna say or I’ll say the wrong thing causing them to just dismiss me and move me along without helping. I’m just tired of feeling alone, depressed and just worthless but I’m really scared to talk to them.

Chris_B Are you looking to support someone else with depression? PLEASE READ before posting
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This forum is for people seeking support for their own mental health issues. If you're posting on behalf of someone else with a mental health issue that you're concerned about, please have a look at this section of our forums: Supporting family and f... View more

This forum is for people seeking support for their own mental health issues. If you're posting on behalf of someone else with a mental health issue that you're concerned about, please have a look at this section of our forums: Supporting family and friends with a mental health condition It's full of threads from people who have family members and friends going through anxiety, depression or other related conditions. Have a read through the threads there, and feel free to take part in the discussions. Below are also some helpful beyondblue resources you might want to look through first as well: Supporting someone Have the conversation

AGrace SELF HELP TIPS FOR MANAGING DEPRESSION
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Hi Everyone, Here are some ideas you might like to try for managing symptoms of depression. Of course everyone's different, so let us know what works for you, and please feel free to add to the list... Mindfulness – through breathing or engaging the ... View more

Hi Everyone, Here are some ideas you might like to try for managing symptoms of depression. Of course everyone's different, so let us know what works for you, and please feel free to add to the list... Mindfulness – through breathing or engaging the 5 senses Distress Tolerance – Accepting Emotions and Self Soothing Distraction – Put the thoughts/feelings aside and come back to them when you are ready to deal with them Positive Affirmations – Have some affirmations written down repeat them to yourself daily Sleep/Exercise/Diet – All 3 aspects of our lifestyle can impact the way we think/feel Increasing Pleasurable Activities – Engage in at least one pleasurable activity per day

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SLRP Depression creeping back
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Hi, I am new to this. So bare with me. I am aged 32 and mother of three boys aged 7,8 and 9. My depression started after my third child, my mother - in-law picked out up and told my husband to help me. I have always felt like I was being left out of ... View more

Hi, I am new to this. So bare with me. I am aged 32 and mother of three boys aged 7,8 and 9. My depression started after my third child, my mother - in-law picked out up and told my husband to help me. I have always felt like I was being left out of things by friends, feel like things are my fault and being inadequate. I started medication back in 2014/2015. I then stepped down my dose in 2018. November 2020 I went down again after showing to my doctor as I was doing really well. From December 2020 I had weened off medication completely. Everything was going well until my dad passed away in mid February 2021. Ever since then things have been getting me down. Those feeling of inadequacy and being left out have been coming back. I don't know if I should go back onto my medication or just ride it out.

mogg123 really struggling at the moment
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Hey everyone. I just joined this forum today, and I'm really new to talking about how i'm feeling. Its something i find really difficult to do, as i'm sure most of you can relate to! I've been dealing with depression for almost 2 years now and i've b... View more

Hey everyone. I just joined this forum today, and I'm really new to talking about how i'm feeling. Its something i find really difficult to do, as i'm sure most of you can relate to! I've been dealing with depression for almost 2 years now and i've been seeing a psychologist and been on anti-depressants for about 1 year. This is the first episode i've had for the year and I'm just really struggling to get through it. I feel really numb and isolated from everyone. My family and friends have been really supportive of me which just makes me feel guilty that I feel this way. Anyone relate? I hope everyone is doing okay

Starletbunny Lonely and sad
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Currently 6 weeks pregnant, through ivf and sperm donor, but now it's starting to hit me how alone I am. After a visit to the hospital due to cramps and bleeding, I messaged my best friend who said she'd be there for me, then fell asleep. I don't hav... View more

Currently 6 weeks pregnant, through ivf and sperm donor, but now it's starting to hit me how alone I am. After a visit to the hospital due to cramps and bleeding, I messaged my best friend who said she'd be there for me, then fell asleep. I don't have any other friends, my family don't know I'm pregnant because theyve always told me I'd be a bad mother and shouldn't be a parent. I have noone on my life. Noone to share things with. People keep saying to find a hobby or something I love and happiness will follow, but I have zero interests in any hobbies. I've googled and nothing jumps out to me. There's nothing I'm passionate about. I have been seeing a psych for the last 4 years, and my last session ended badly, she said that my immediate issues have been sorted, and since I'm going to be hormonal, delving back into past issues will be counter active as I have enough to focus on now being pregnant, then getting worked up about history and I should see her in 9 months and there's plenty of help around my area (midwives etc) she also made a comment about the guy I'm crushing on not being interested in me because he can sense my issues. So now, I've been rejected by him, my psych and my only friend and I'm just so lonely and sad. Been googling new psychs but most aren't taking new patients, or have no appointments for over a month. I don't even know if it's my depression getting worse, pregnancy hormones or a mix. I just keep crying. Thanks for listening to my rants

Derit New Here - Nobody to Talk To.
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Battled depression most of my life and I've run out of steam and help. I don't know how to Not Lie about how I feel. Despite everyone saying they understand and accept, they don't. So I lie everyday and hope I'm going to wake up dead. I'm not going t... View more

Battled depression most of my life and I've run out of steam and help. I don't know how to Not Lie about how I feel. Despite everyone saying they understand and accept, they don't. So I lie everyday and hope I'm going to wake up dead. I'm not going to physically harm myself but I am so miserable. I've always taken my prescribed medication but I don't believe it works. I'm tired, bitter and hate myself. I think I know what I need but the Government Doctors can't or won't provide it and I can't afford it. I have a wife and 2 sons who I adore and they do their best for me but they can't control me enough. I need 4 weeks or more in a boot camp where I'm told when to get up and what to eat and when to exercise all day every day. I'm an ex serviceman and know I need that structure. I only eat savoury food and hate vegetables and need to be taught how to prepare edible vegetables. I'm done going to my Doctor, Counselor and Psychiatrist. Maybe just blowing off steam here will help.

TrappedAlone Feeling trapped and alone
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I moved states to get closer to someone I love. Initially I was going to have my own place but it fell through and I ended up living with them. Since I’ve moved in the relationship has become increasingly difficult. On average I’m told once a day tha... View more

I moved states to get closer to someone I love. Initially I was going to have my own place but it fell through and I ended up living with them. Since I’ve moved in the relationship has become increasingly difficult. On average I’m told once a day that I’ve done something wrong or said something wrong. She says the house is both of ours to live in but all the rules are hers and they seem to change sometimes too. I feel unwanted here and have not unpacked my belongings yet as it doesn’t seem like there is room for me. I clean up after myself but have been getting more and more depressed as time goes on. I want to help out more around the house but there’s been times when I go to help and get told off or I go to help and get told she’ll do it because I don’t know what I’m doing. I feel trapped because I think it’s damaged the relationship to a point where I want to leave but if I do leave it might end it. It’s feels like I have to choose between watching an extremely slow train wreck vs blowing up the train... I’ve made no friends since moving here and work doesn’t allow me to meet many people. I don’t know what to do anymore. Just seems to be too hard to make things work.

Geekymumma92 I’m new. Sorry if it doesn’t make sense.
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I am depressed and it’s getting worse. I don’t feel appreciated for the things I do. If I do something wrong I will know about it but never for what I do right. An example I forgot to leave money for a lunch order and got yelled at. I work and have c... View more

I am depressed and it’s getting worse. I don’t feel appreciated for the things I do. If I do something wrong I will know about it but never for what I do right. An example I forgot to leave money for a lunch order and got yelled at. I work and have children. I run around and take care of everyone. Darkness is creeping over and I’m not seeing the light. I keep fighting for my kids. They need me. I cannot leave them. But I just want to cry all the time and curl up somewhere. I just want to feel loved and appreciated. I just want to feel like I mean something just not someone who is convenient to them.

Keetz Advice please
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I feel empty an indont know why,it effects my moods I feel like everything is an effort I have low motivation an just this Huge feeling of emptiness inside. Can someone tell me why

I feel empty an indont know why,it effects my moods I feel like everything is an effort I have low motivation an just this Huge feeling of emptiness inside. Can someone tell me why

CharGrilledChar All is good in the end
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If everything was alright after a family discussion, then why would Psychologists exist? If everything was cool after Psychology sessions, then why would there be Psychiatrists and medications? If everything was fine after Psychiatrist sessions and m... View more

If everything was alright after a family discussion, then why would Psychologists exist? If everything was cool after Psychology sessions, then why would there be Psychiatrists and medications? If everything was fine after Psychiatrist sessions and medications, why would there be other therapies available? I don't know.

Simrenee New & Feeling Alone
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Hey everyone, I’ve been diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety and been going to therapy for 2 years now. I feel as if I’m getting worse unfortunately and I’m leaning towards anti depressants although I’m a little uneasy with the thought of depending ... View more

Hey everyone, I’ve been diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety and been going to therapy for 2 years now. I feel as if I’m getting worse unfortunately and I’m leaning towards anti depressants although I’m a little uneasy with the thought of depending on medication for happiness. I’ve got many friends but all who know me as the strong one in the group and the one who always smiles. They don’t know what’s going on in my life and nobody really asks or cares to know. The only person in my life who cares about my illnesses is my boyfriend of 5 years but I’m starting to see it effect him so I’ve withdrawn from going to him for help. I’m feeling very alone and worthless. Will it ever get better, will the depression ever go away. I can live with anxiety but not depression.

Bluemoo7 Hi ,feeling lost
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Hi ,I,m not new to the forums but haven't been on for a while now I,m feeling very low today ,and having a pity party with myself I can't seem to stop feeling like I'm fat old and stupid and this morning could have happily gone to sleep forever View more

Hi ,I,m not new to the forums but haven't been on for a while now I,m feeling very low today ,and having a pity party with myself I can't seem to stop feeling like I'm fat old and stupid and this morning could have happily gone to sleep forever